Former Raiders offensive lineman and four-time Pro Bowler Richie Incognito is dropping bombs, claiming the possibility of getting payback against Josh McDaniels is absolutely fueling the Raiders ahead of their Week 5 clash with the New England Patriots this Sunday. McDaniels might be gone from Las Vegas, but Incognito says he’s definitely not forgotten, and that is not a good thing for him or the Pats.
The “Bad Blood” Incognito Says McDaniels Created
Incognito, who spent three years with the Raiders before McDaniels even rolled into town, didn’t play for the guy, but he’s got an inside line on what went down. On an episode of *Initial Contact*, he straight-up said, “I’ll tell you what is going to be a motivating factor for these Raiders. It’s going back and getting payback on Josh McDaniels because of what Josh McDaniels did to this team for two years.” He’s not holding back either, stating McDaniels “disrespected everybody on this team,” “alienated everybody on this team,” and “lorded over them” during his short stint as head coach from 2022-2023 before getting fired midseason in 2023. Incognito even went as far as to say, “Yeah, Josh, you’re a great offensive coordinator, but you will never work outside New England.” The man believes the Raiders players hate McDaniels so much they won’t even talk about him, suggesting the stories of how badly he treated the team would “blow people’s minds.”
High Stakes and Rival Motivations for Sunday’s Showdown
So, you’ve got the Raiders coming into this game in Gillette Stadium with a massive chip on their shoulder, supposedly driven by this deep-seated desire for revenge. They’ve impressed through their first four games, so they’re rolling in with some momentum. But don’t think for a second the Patriots aren’t fired up too. They’re looking for payback of their own after losing to the Raiders last year in their home opener. Plus, quarterback Drake Maye and the squad have a chance to take a lead in the AFC East division if they win and the Buffalo Bills lose to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday. Gillette Stadium is expected to be an absolute madhouse, setting the stage for a Patriots team on the brink of what could be a major turnaround run against a Raiders team allegedly burning for revenge.
This Sunday isn’t just another game. It’s got layers of personal grudges and division implications. Who walks away with the bragging rights, and perhaps more importantly, who gets the last laugh in this simmering feud?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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